Chipotle to open virtual Halloween store on video game platformChipotle Mexican Grill is becoming the first restaurant brand to open a virtual location on the popular Roblox video game platform as part of its Halloween promotion. BJ’s plans early Black Friday, new hiresBJ’s holiday plans include starting Black Friday early, shuttering stores Thanksgiving Day and adding new seasonal and permanent employees. Target beefs up same-day fulfillment services for holidays Target is adding new features to its drive-up, order pickup, and same-day delivery services in time for the holiday season. Easton Town Center opens nine new tenants Cut to the lowest occupancy rate in its 20-year history by the pandemic, Columbus's 90-acre super-center roars back with nine new tenants. JC Penney names CEO, chairman A former executive of Levi Strauss & Co. and Walmart has been named chief executive of JC Penney. Panera Bread commits to climate positive target Panera Bread intends to become climate positive – removing more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits – by 2050. Macy’s to start Black Friday early, shutter stores on Thanksgiving Macy’s will start its Black Friday holiday promotion well before Thanksgiving weekend, and is closing stores on Thanksgiving Day. Webinar: Retail technology experts discuss the keys to BOPIS success Buy-online-pick-up-in-store (BOPIS) has grown in popularity with both shoppers and retailers. Mastercard to allow any retailer on its network to accept bitcoin payment Mastercard is making a move that could lead to wider usage of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as payment for retail purchases. Truck driver shortage hits all-time high — could double by 2030 A shortage of truck drivers is a big part of the country’s supply chain problems. CSA Exclusive: Retailers vulnerable to cybersecurity threats New survey results released exclusively to Chain Store Age indicate fewer than half of retailers feel confident in their ability to respond to cyberthreats. Retailers set for a happy Halloween Candy sales are skyrocketing as consumers get ready to celebrate Halloween. First Previous 1332 1333 1334 1335 1336 Next Last